The national health insurance policy has been revised to mandate the enrollment of foreign residents (including international students on D-2 visa) in Korea from March 1, 2021.
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D-2 (Study Abroad) |
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D-4 (General Training) |
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Korean Citizens from overseas or Korean Expatriates(F-4) |
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- If your residential address has changed, you need to report the change by contacting NHIS or by using NHIS website so that your address information could be updated properly for the bill to be delivered.
※ Electronic(Email or mobile App) billing is available upon request instead of receiving a paper bill. You can request electronic billing at the NHIS website or at the brach office and also through using the QR codes below.
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※ Please check out your bill for detailed guide for making payment.
※ Example : Insurance bill for April, 2021 → due to be paid by March 25th, 2021
→ The medical expenses incurred will be automatically covered by the insurance (without requiring applications) when you pay for the treatment and you will be charged to pay only a part of the cost(s)
- Copayment Portion
* Outpatient Medical Treatment : around 30% to 60% of the expenses incurred
* Hospitalization Treatment : around 20% of the expenses incurred
※ The copayment portions could vary depending on the types of medical institutes and their locations)
※ Arrears can be paid in installments, and insurance benefits will be back in service upon clearing up the insurance debts.
※ NHIS Center for Incheon Residents : 7th floor, Bupyeongdaero Post Office, 88 Bupyeong-daero, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon-si
You can also purchase an extra private insurance plan at Inha University for additional coverage.